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<p>Featuring an underclassmen group, these names all exemplify the fundamentals. Whether that be defensive communication or finding an opportunity to box out the opponent, the athletes listed below do the small things coaches value. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='329397' first='Caroline' last='Kron'] - Mead - 2025</p>
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<p>Kron added value on the defensive end through quick rotations, staying ready for opportunities to contest shots. The sophomore out of Mead is a stickler inside the paint at roughly 5'10, standing strong while blocking shot attempts. Through her season with Mead, she posted 2.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. Speeding up her handle will be a key area to develop for Kron through her high school career. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='471062' first='Gretchen' last='Deines'] - Tinmath - 2026</p>
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<p>Deines embodies everything a coach wants on the defensive end. The 5'6 freshman out of Tinmath was a staunch help side defender, proving to have strong hands while ripping the ball away. Multiple times per game, Deines grabbed blocks and ripped away the ball from opposing drivers, a testament to her physicality and hand-eye coordination. One area that will not show up in stat sheets is her vocal communication, doing well directing traffic on both ends. Simply put, Deines plays bigger than her height on paper would imply. Through her freshman season at Tinmath, the guard put up 16 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 3.6 steals per game. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='495826' first='Anna' last='Everett'] - Denver Christian - 2025</p>
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<p>Everett provided value hitting shots within the offensive flow, constantly relocating in the halfcourt. The sophomore guard from Denver Christian possesses a knockdown jumper while stepping into the shot. Through the guard's second season at Denver Chrisitian, she put up 10.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game while contributing 32% of her triples. </p>
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<p>Kambria Landen - Cherry Creek - 2026</p>
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<p>Landen will be a defensive asset down the line for Cherry Creek, standing at 6'1. The freshman forward played a team first mindset, focusing on high to low entry passes to frontcourt teammates. Her emphasis on the simple things was refreshing, as she searched for box outs against rebounders. She was willing to take perimeter shot attempts through this event, an especially intriguing area of development down the line. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='327672' first='Leila' last='Estrada'] - Skyview - 2025</p>
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<p>Estrada showed intriguing skill and fluidity with the ball in her hands as a means of getting to the rim. She proved adept using her crossovers as a vehicle for attempts around the rim. The guard did well reading the immediate defender's feet, attacking the top foot with purpose. Through her sophomore season with Skyview, the guard posted 12 points, 6.9 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 steals per game.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='374157' first='Jasmine' last='Byers'] - Vista Ridge - 2025</p>
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<p>Byers had another selfless showing, providing immense value while moving off-ball or finding open teammates on kick outs. The sophomore guard came off of an exciting sophomore season with Vista Ridge, posting 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and a block per game. She got the rim on multiple occassions through in and outs, ultimately freezing the defense.</p>
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Featuring an underclassmen group, these names all exemplify the fundamentals. Whether that be defensive communication or finding an opportunity to box out the opponent, the athletes listed below do the small things coaches value.
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